What makes Australian universities different?

Going to university is one of the most exciting times of a person's life, especially when one has the opportunity to study abroad. With seemingly endless university choices, here's what makes Australian universities stand out on the global arena.

The University of Sydney

1. Australia preserves the high quality of its universities relatively small - at 39 universities currently. To become a university in Australia, a higher education provider has to satisfy demanding requirements. Even a reputable university from another country cannot set up in Australia as a university without fulfilling these rigorous criteria.

In many countries, even the US, there are few restrictions to using the title 'university'. But in Australia the right to call an education provider a university is very valuable and jealously guarded.

2. The university sector in Australia is very stable. Australian universities are well managed with high levels of accountability and transparency. It is hard to even imagine circumstances which would lead to a university in Australia going into liquidation and closing down.

The Australia university sector is not based on a quota system - it is based on quality. As long as an education provider satisfies the legislated criteria for this title, it can be classified as a university. Quality is the underlying thread running through all Australian universities.

3. Students are eligible for post study work visas which allows them to work temporarily in Australia upon graduation, obtaining valuable work experience.

As a student agent, these factors would be good to know when helping your student select the most suitable higher education destination.

Sources: The Knight Review